🏀 1996 SkyBox Premium – Kobe Bryant Rookie Card #55 – PSA 9 MINT 🏀
This is one of the most recognizable and beloved Kobe Bryant rookie cards ever produced — the 1996 SkyBox Premium #55, showcasing a young Kobe in midair, wearing the legendary #8 Lakers jersey.
Graded PSA 9 MINT, this card delivers incredible visual appeal with sharp corners, clean edges, vibrant gold accents, and excellent centering — just .5 away from GEM MINT.
A true centerpiece for any Kobe or 1990s basketball collection.
Player: Kobe Bryant
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Set: 1996 SkyBox Premium
Card Number: #55
Grade: PSA 9 MINT (visually near GEM)
Certification #: 119984074
Year: 1996
Condition: Exceptional surface gloss, strong color saturation, clean borders — a near-flawless example from one of the most iconic rookie classes ever
The 1996 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant Rookie stands as a cornerstone of modern basketball card collecting.
It represents Kobe’s debut era, captured in full athletic motion with SkyBox’s signature premium design and metallic finish.
This card came from the legendary 1996–97 rookie class, featuring stars like Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Steve Nash, and more — but Kobe’s SkyBox Premium remains one of the most visually iconic of them all.
Collectors value this card for its balance of design, rarity, and nostalgia — a reminder of Kobe’s early days before he became one of the greatest players in NBA history.
PSA 9 MINT – strong eye appeal and crisp presentation
Nearly GEM condition – just .5 shy of PSA 10
Classic Kobe #8 jersey era – highly nostalgic and desirable
Iconic rookie-year SkyBox release – elegant metallic design
Key card from the legendary 1996 draft class
Solid long-term investment potential – Kobe rookies remain blue-chip collectibles
Whether you’re a diehard Lakers fan, a Kobe collector, or an investor seeking an appreciating asset, this card offers exceptional upside and display quality.
Kobe’s legacy continues to grow, and high-grade rookie cards like this are increasingly sought after worldwide.
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🏀 A beautiful 1996 SkyBox Premium Kobe Bryant rookie card graded PSA 9 MINT — sharp, clean, and only .5 away from GEM MINT. A must-have for any serious Kobe or 1990s basketball collector. 🏀